Gymnocalycium stenopleurum Size:2" In a rock garden or

In a rock garden or terrarium

this variety certainly demands attention

provided the plant receives sufficient levels of full sunlight

allowing the porous soil to just dry through before providing another thorough drink

almost black leaves that form a star-shaped rosette

Gymnocalycium stenopleurum Size:2" In a rock garden orA cactus so unique it is often seen grafted atop other varieties to add a pop of color, the flesh of G. stenopleurum can range from a deep, dusky green to a dark purple, depending on the level of light exposure. Ridges along the rounded, compact barrel are dotted with fuzzy clusters of tiny spines called glochids, and large pink flowers can reach the same diameter as the plant itself! Like all cacti, it prefers bright to direct sunlight, as well as a